If there is to be a permanent connection from the console port to a terminal server, make the connections now. Refer to “ Specifications” for console port pin assignments. The console port cannot be used for software installation.

If you will temporarily connect to the console for configuring the software, ensure that you have a:

• Laptop or other device running a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or Tera Term Pro. Set the device’s terminal emulator to 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, vt100 emulation, and no flow control.

• Cable with an RJ45 connector and a 9-pin D-subminiature connector. The accessory kit includes one.

• Alternatively, a KVM device can be used to connect to the console port (see below).

Note: In the figure below the console port location on a 6170 is the same on a 4170 or 8170.